TLE 7 – EXPLORATORY

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
AND MAINTENANCE

MARJORIE M. GALLEGO
TEACHER I
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ELECTRICAL
SYMBOLS AND SIGNS
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ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS
are small drawings or pictograms
used to represent various electrical
devices in a diagram or plan of an
electrical circuit. These symbols are
used in sketching schematic
diagrams and electrical plans for
numerous types of electrical works.
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 Practically any electrical fixture found

in a house has a symbol that
coincides to said fixture on an
electrical wiring diagram. These are
very useful guide for an electrician or
electrical contractor, thus, making the
wiring easier to install as well.
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ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS
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ELECTRICAL SIGNS
Your power tool with its manual may
contain "WARNING ICONS" (a
picture symbol intended to alert you
to, and/or to instruct you how to
avoid a potentially hazardous
condition).
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Electrical signs and stickers alert

students, workers, and visitors to
electrical hazards in the area. Alerting
workers to high voltage areas, electrical
hazards, power lines and other
electrical equipment in the area, can
help prevent fires and injuries. Proper
electrical signs can inform workers of
the dangers in the area.
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1. CAUTION
 Indicates some
precautionary measures
against potential
hazardous situation
which, if not avoided,
may result to a minor or
moderate injury
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2. SAFETY ALERT
Indicates that a person
should observe extra
awareness.
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3. PROHIBITION
Means that any
activity is not
allowed as stated
by the symbol
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4. DANGER
 Specifies hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, will result to a serious
injury or even death.

DANGER
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5. WARNING
 Specifies a hazardous situation which,
if NOT avoided, could result to serious
injury or even death.

OR WARNING
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6. READ AND UNDERSTAND

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
 Means that a person
should make some
reading before doing any
activity.
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7. WEAR EYE PROTECTION

 Indicates that a person
should wear safety
goggles or any related
protection for the eyes.
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THANK YOU!
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Activity #1
Directions: Match the electrical
symbols in Column A to their
corresponding descriptions in
Column B. Write the letter of
your answer in the space
provided before each number.
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Directions: Match the electrical

symbols in Column A to their
corresponding descriptions in
Column B. Write the letter of
your answer in the space
provided before each number.
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Performance Task #4
Directions: Draw at least 20
different electrical symbols.
Follow the given format. (100
points)
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Performance Task #4
Directions: Draw at least 20
different electrical symbols.
Follow the given format. (100
points)
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Rubrics
Criteria:
Accuracy 25%
Clarity 25%
Label 20%
Neatness 20%
Speed 10%
100%
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Name Gr. & Sec.

Title ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS Date